Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic

​​​In Western Australia airconditioning and refrigeration mechanics are required to undertake both airconditioning and refrigeration work, and electrical work, and need two licences:

the Refrigerant Handling Licence; and

the Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics Licence.

In most circumstances you will need to be employed to apply for a trainee licence and enrol in the Australian context training. If you are not employed, you will need to discuss your situation with the Australian Refrigeration Council and your chosen registered training organisation (RTO).

Apply for a refrigerant handling trainee licence by submitting your application along with your OTSR and supervisor's declaration to the
Australian Refrigeration Council. This will allow you to start working under the supervision of the holder of a full Refrigerant Handling Licence while you complete the Australian context training.

Enrol to complete the
Australian context training (Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) once you have been granted your trainee licence. You can only complete the training with an RTO approved by Energy Skills Australia. Unfortunately there are currently no RTOs approved by Energy Skills Australia in Western Australia and you may need to travel to complete your training. Contact
Energy Skills Australia to discuss your situation and for a list of approved RTOs.

Once you have successfully completed the Australian context training and a period of supervised employment you can apply for your Australian qualification. You can take your OTSR along with the certificate for your Australian Context Training to the RTO that conducted your skills assessment.